# Dudley Editions vs Pick Up

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pick Up at free against Dudley Editions's free with in-app purchases. Pick Up also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dudley Editions sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Pick Up sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dudley Editions against 4.9 for Pick Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pick Up has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dudley Editions ships an update every 5 weeks, Pick Up every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dudley Editions | Pick Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dudley-editions/id6459789742/reviews)** | [4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-up-book-tracker/id6758278276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dudley Editions LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701932189) | [Fortune Nweke-Maraizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871931079) |

## What reviewers say

### Dudley Editions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dudley-editions/id6459789742)

Create personalized audiobooks using your own voice or the voices of loved ones. Bridge distances and generations by bringing treasured stories to life for children and family. Share cherished narratives in a unique and meaningful way.

**Highlights:** Personalized audiobooks, Use your own voice, Record loved ones' voices, Bridge generational gaps, Share stories remotely, Bespoke audio versions

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| This Is a Good Spot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Room in the Roost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nursery Rhymes for Bedtimes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mildred Moo & the Moon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chester Waits (sort of) | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Littlest Cowboy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Olive Finds a Way | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Night Before Thanksgiving | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whispering Jack | $3.99 | one-time |


### Pick Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-up-book-tracker/id6758278276)

This app helps you manage your reading, track progress, and capture thoughts. It offers personalized recommendations, reading session tracking with ambient sounds, and a voice journal for reflections. Enjoy a beautiful design, cloud sync, and insightful reading statistics.

**Highlights:** Smart book management with ISBN scanning, Home Screen widgets and Live Activity integration, Book Roulette for random selection, Personalized book recommendations, Reading session tracking with ambient sounds, Voice journal for capturing thoughts, Monthly recap and reading statistics

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dudley Editions free?

Dudley Editions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pick Up free?

Pick Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dudley Editions or Pick Up?

Dudley Editions is rated higher. Dudley Editions averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pick Up averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Dudley Editions or Pick Up have ads?

Neither Dudley Editions nor Pick Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dudley Editions or Pick Up?

Dudley Editions ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pick Up every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dudley Editions was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pick Up on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*